In a commanding display, Leicester City cruised to a 5-0 victory over Southampton, propelled by Abdul Fatawu’s stunning hat-trick, on Tuesday. The win places Leicester on the cusp of securing promotion back to the Premier League.
Abdul Fatawu’s stellar performance, alongside goals from Wilfred Ndidi and Jamie Vardy, underscored Leicester’s dominance, leaving them just one win away from securing a top-two spot in the Championship.
The resounding defeat dashes Southampton’s hopes of automatic promotion, forcing them to regroup for the playoffs.
Leicester’s triumph propels them four points clear of Leeds United, with both teams having two games left in the season. Meanwhile, third-placed Ipswich Town trails by five points but still has three matches to play.
Despite a shaky spell in recent weeks, Leicester appears to have regained momentum at a crucial juncture. Securing victory against Preston on Monday or Blackburn on the final day of the season would mark a significant return to the Premier League, especially amidst the club’s financial challenges.
Abdul Fatawu opened the scoring in the 25th minute, capitalizing on Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s pass. Ndidi extended Leicester’s lead with a header just after the hour mark.
Fatawu showcased his brilliance once more, unleashing a powerful shot to secure his hat-trick and seal the victory. Vardy demonstrated his prowess with a clinical finish, courtesy of Fatawu’s assist.
The Ghanaian striker completed the rout, securing the match ball with another goal, assisted by Vardy, nine minutes from time. Leicester’s commanding performance not only inches them closer to Premier League promotion but also reaffirms their strength as a formidable force in the Championship.
